Bo Pelini has made it clear that continuing to recruit California is a priority for his staff and they have dipped into one of the state's most historic programs in an effort to maintain the Husker's presence in the talent rich West Coast.

De La Salle linebacker Michael Hutchings is one prospect that has caught Nebraska's attention though they are not alone. The 6-foot-2, 210-pound standout already holds offers from the entire Pac-12 conference, as well as Oklahoma, Notre Dame, Michigan and Miami (FL).